My Christmas gift from Dave this year was a gift card for my favourite nursery in this area. And I couldn’t wait to go spend it.
In spring, summer and fall, they have a whole host of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, but this time of year, it’s just the house plants. But that’s just fine because they have an amazing selection of house plants.
This time around, I came home with just three.
The one on the left is a Cebu Blue Pothos, and the one on the right is a Heart Leaf Philodendron. Both are trailing, viney plants – which are my favourite. I do have to put some more hooks in the ceiling now though…
And I decided on a Lucky Jade for my Lucky Cat. I had a Jade before – Sam’s mom gave me a beautiful 60 year old Jade. Sadly, kitten Burton used the trunk as a scratching post and I didn’t notice until it was too late. I had some cuttings from it, but they died off last year, as I had them in a bad spot that didn’t get enough light.
I think it was a good choice!
But the nursery doesn’t just sell plants… it has a HUGE garden/home décor section. I’ve been wanting a Green Man for my garden for a while now…
This isn’t a Green Man, it’s Bacchus (Greek God of a good time), but it’s a similar idea. I figure when I finally find my Green Man, he can hang out with Bacchus.
Another thing I’ve wanted is a tricycle planter. Most I see are vintage bamboo and they are CRAZY prices.
This one is metal, and has a lovely verdigris finish which isn’t showing up in the pictures. I’m just debating on whether it will go outside in the Spring or stay in the house.
And last… all the Christmas stuff was on Sale, including all the Christmas Gnomes….
But this one was Green and Brown, making him (at least to me) a year-round gnome! He now lives in my Monstera and I think he looks right at home!
Wandering Cat Studio 
Terrific haul of good stuff!
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What a fun outing! Those Green Men things scare me to death. They look so angry. They remind me of the movie The Haunting which scared me to death as a kid. It’s like the wall is talking to you. I love the little jade in the kitty. My naughty critters destroyed all my houseplants. One big one that I had had since I was in high school. I was very upset about that one. They were using the big pot like a kitty box and I didn’t notice until it was too late to save the poor thing.
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Nice haul. The jade plant looks great in the lucky kitty.
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What a wonderful collection of gifts! You certainly did great shopping for yourself. The plants all look so healthy. Lucky Jade for Lucky Cat was a great decision. So pretty.
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What a fun way to spend that gift card!!!! Beautiful selections!
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I’d ay you definitely scored! Love that kitty pot, and hopefully your jade plant will, too. I have a small one that is left from one we brought here with us from San Diego back in 1977. They do like light!
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Love the Lucky Jade in the Lucky Cat pot. It looks right at home. Your other posts look great too and all of your other goodies, although that plaque would probaby scare the crud out of me if I saw it in the dark. (I scare easily.) But that trike and gnome are perfection. Great purchases Val!
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
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What a fun day for you!
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